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Monday, April 30, 2012

Made it Monday :: Pinned Sewing Kit Jar Made

Yes, I am one of those people who madly pin on Pinterest.

I do not have 1000's of pins as I am trying to spend more time in creation mode rather than pinning mode. And I like to pin with purpose. Some of my pins are pure inspiration or aspiration. But most of my pins are intended for me to have a go at.

Armed with my new hot glue gun I got busy. After years of seeing Martha Stewart with her hot glue gun, I thought it was high time I got one too. And boy do I feel crafty now! Not to mention all the things I have been mending with it!

I love the concept and have seen many versions of it. But I didn't quite nail it. I am collecting jars to make more but in the meantime, I ripped this pin cushion off and placed a square one on instead.

The round one does look better but up close it was sloppy. I also stuffed it with batting a swell as wadding thinking that I was being smart using up scraps. It just didn't work. I will give it another go though. I think, once mastered, these sewing kit jars will make lovely gifts. Might actually be ready for Christmas this year!

2 comments:

Hi hon, thank you so much for visiting my blog. It's always lovely to hear from new folk as it means I get to discover a whole new blog too! I love your pincushion jar - what a totally fabulous idea. But most of all (from the posts I've seen so far) I am GREEN with envy over your fabulous cabinet! How clever is your fella? It's fantastic.

What a fun idea.....it's the playing around and getting it just how you want it that gives you a little ownership over an idea floating around out there. I have a long arm to pintrest 'cause I just don't have too many more hours left to get any closer. Lots of beautiful things on it though. x

Hey thanks for popping by! I read all your comments and really try and get to your blog too. Despite my good intentions, I don't always reply to each message but I am very grateful for the time you take in sharing your thoughts with me. Word verification is back up because I am getting spammed big time. So thanks for taking that extra step in commenting. Blessings, Fi xxxxx